Sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer



Sept. 24, 1935. A. wARsHAwsKY 2,015,505

SANITARY POCKET THERMOMETER STERILIZER Filed Feb. 15, 1955 INVENTR ABRAHAM wARsHAwsKY ATTORNEY Patented Sep't. 24, 1935 PATENT OFFICE SANITARY POCKET THERMOMETER STERILIZER Abraham Warshawsky, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Application February 15, 1935, Serial No. 6,649

6 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer.

The invention has for an object the construction of a sterilizer as mentioned which is characterized by the ability of safely holding the thermometer against possible breakage and simultaneously emersing the mercury end thereof in some sterilizing liquid, as for example, bichloride of mercury. Y

As a still further object of this invention, it is proposed to so construct the sterilizer that the thermometer may be readily removed when desired and at all times the sterilizing liquid be so 1'5. held as not to spill.

Furthermore, as another object of this invention, it is proposed to arrange the sterilizer liquid within a lining casing of celluloid or similar material and to provide a resilient plug adapted to grip the thermometer and to be engaged within the upper end of the lining container for the purpose of preventing spilling of the sterilizing liquid.

. Furthermore, it is proposed to arrange a pair of clips within the casing of the device, which clips are adapted to contact with the upper end of the thermometer so Vas to hold it against possible extreme motion which may cause breakage.

Y Furthermore, as another object of this invention, it is proposed to construct a device as mentioned which is simple and durable and which may .be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost. v

For further comprehension of the` invention,

and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. .1 is a vertical sectional view of a sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer constructed acoording to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one of the clips used in the device..

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of another clip used in theV device.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary enlarged elevational vview seen as though looking in the direction of the line 4-4 of Fig. 1. l

' Fig; 5 is a vertical sectional view of Yanother form of sterjlizing container; 1

(Cl. 20G-165) Fig. 6 is a fragmentary view of another form of sterilizing container.

Fig. 7 is another fragmentary view of still another form of sterilizer.

The sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer according to this invention comprises a substantial- 1y tubular casing I0 with a detachable cover II. This casing and cover preferably should be constructed of hard rubber or some phenol condensation product. The cover II threadedly en- 10 gages upon the upper end of the casing. A lining container I2 having an open top is engaged within tubular casing and is for the-purpose of holding sterilizing liquid I3. This liquid preferably should be some solution of bichloride of mercury 15 or other antiseptic. A spring I4 is interposed between the bottom of the lining container I2 and the bottom of the tubular casing I0 for normally urging the lining container upwards against the clip I5 hereinafter more fully described. The 20 lining container I2 preferably should be made of Celluloid or other similar material. Y

' A plug I6 is for the purpose of engaging into the top of the lining container I2 to close it so as to prevent the spilling of the liquid I3. This 25 plug is formed withan aperture Il extending from the top to the bottom so that a ythermometer I8 may be extended therethrough and be intermediately supported. The clip I5 is located above the plug I6 and has a central opening I9 30 adapted to encircle the upper end of the thermometer I 8 and grasps the thermometer. The plug i6 preferably should have tapered sides as shown in Fig. 1 so as to be easily engaged within the lining casing and furthermore, so as to form 35 a water tight joint and so prevent the spilling of the liquid I3.

A resilient means is provided and adapted to be permanently connected with the clip I5 for the purpose of urging the clip into its gripping 40 position. This resilient means comprises a pair of spaced standards 20 projecting from a projection 2I on the upper end of the casingY I0. A cylindrical member.22 is positioned between the standards 20 and has trunnions 23 engaging 45 through-the standards. A wing nut 24 is secured upon one of the trunnions 23 whereby the cylindrical member 22 may be slightly turned. A spring 25 is coaxially arranged upon one of the trunnions 23 and acts between the standard 20 50 and the cylindrical member 22 for normally urging it into a neutral position.. The cylindrical member is formed with the opening 26 adapted to receive a projection 2Iunder'forced iit arranged upon the edge of the'clip l5. The con- 55 struction is such that the wing nut 24, which is pinned to one of the trunnions 23, may be turned slightly when the clip I5 is engaged upon the thermometer I8. When the wing nut is released the clip I5 will be urged into its gripping position.

Another clip indicated by reference numeral 23 is arranged above the clip I5 and is formed with a niche 29 adapted to engage against the top end of the thermometer I 8 so as to steady the thermometer. The clip 28 is adapted to be permanently connected with a resilient means for urging said clip into its steadying position. This resilient means is similar to the resilient means used upon clip I5 and it is shown in detail in Fig. 4 and corresponding parts thereof may be recognized by the corresponding reference numerals to the resilient means previously described. The clip 28 is provided with a linger 39 adapted to engage in force so as to be permanently connected in the opening 26 of the cylinder of the resilient means for the purpose of urging the clip into its steadying position. Each of the clips I5 and 29 are provided at the front with projections 3| arranged so that ones thumb may engage therewith for the purpose of moving the clips so that the thermometer may be removed from place. The hard rubber casing I is shown with a pocket clip 32, that is, a clip adapted to engage over the edge of a pocket so as to hold the device within ones pocket.

In Fig. a sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer has been disclosed which comprises merely a lining casing 33 provided at the top with a cover 36 threadedly engaged thereon. This linmay be used within a hard rubber casing aspreviously described relative to Fig. l.

In Fig. 6, a lining casing 35 is shown provided with springs 36 on diametrical opposite sides and acting towards each other and arranged so as to steady the thermometer I8. In other words, the springs 36 engage against opposite sides of the thermometer. These springs prevent the thermometer from vibrating and accidentally striking the sides of the container with the possibility of breakage.

In Fig. 7, a portion of the device similar to the one shown in Fig. l has been disclosed except that no spring is shown between the lining container I2 and the tubular casing I0. In other respects this form is identical to the form illustrated in Figs. 1 4.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as dened in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to Secure by United States Letters Patent iszl. A sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer, comprising a substantially tubular casing with a detachable cover, a lining container having an open top and engaged in said casing for holding sterilizing liquid, a plug for engaging in the top of said lining casing and having a hole extended from the top to the bottom for holding a thermometer intermediate oi its end, a clip located above said plug and having an aperture adapted to grasp said thermometer, resilient means connected with said clip and casing for urging said clip into its grasping position, a top clip mounted on said casing and formed with a niche adapted 5 to steady the top end of said thermometer, and resilient means acting between said casing and top clip for urging said top clip into its steadying position.

2. A sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer, 10 comprising a substantially tubular casing with a detachable cover, a lining container having an open top and engaged in said casing for holding sterilizing liquid, a` plug for engaging in the to-p of said lining casing and having a hole extended from the top tothe bottom for holding a thermometer intermediate of its end, a clip located above said plug and having an aperture adapted to grasp said thermometer, resilient means connected with said clip and casing for urging said clip into its grasping position, a top Vclip mounted on said casing and formed with a niche adapted to steady the top end of said thermometer', and resilient means acting between said casing and top clip for urging said top clip into its steadying position, and said tubular casing being formed from hard rubber or some phenol condensation product.

3. A sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer, comprising a substantially tubular casing with a detachable cover, a lining container having an open top and engaged in said casing for holding sterilizing liquid, a plug for engaging in the top of said lining casing and having a hole eX- tended from the top to the bottom for holding a thermometer intermediate of its end, a clip located above said plug and having an aperture adapted to grasp said thermometer, resilient means connected with said clip and casing for urging said clip into its grasping position, a top clip mounted on said casing and formed with a niche adapted to steady the top end of said thermometer and resilient means acting between said casing and top clip for urging said top clip into its steadying position, and said tubular casing being formed from hard rubber or some phenol condensation product, and said lining container being formed from celluloid or simila material.

4. A sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer, comprising a substantially tubular casing with a detachable cover, a lining container having an open top and engaged in said casing for holding sterilizing liquid, a plug for engaging in the top of said lining casing and having a hole eX- tended from the top to the bottom for holding a thermometer intermediate of its end, a clip located above said plug and having an aperture adapted to grasp said thermometer, resilient means connected vwith said clip and casing for urging said clip into its grasping position, a top clip mounted on said casing and with a niche adapted to steady the top end of said thermometer, and resilient means acting between said casing and top clip for urging said top clip into its steadying position, said clips being provided with projections so that the nger nail may easily engage these parts. y

5. A sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer, comprising a substantially tubular casing with a detachable cover, a lining container having an open top and engaged in said casing for holding sterilizing liquid, a plug for engaging in the top of said lining casing and having a hole extended from the top to the bottom for holding a thermometer intermediate of its end, a clip located above said plug and having an aperture adapted to grasp said thermometer, resilient means connected with said clip and casing for urging said clip into its grasping position, a top clip mounted on said casing and formed with a niche adapted to steady the top end of said thermometer, and resilient means acting between said casing and top clip for urging said top clip into its steadying position, each of said resilient means including a cylindrical member formed with an opening and urged resiliently into a neutral position, andA each of said clips being provided with a projection adapted to engage in the openings of said cylindrical members.

6. A sanitary pocket thermometer sterilizer, comprising a substantially` tubular casing with a detachable cover, a lining container having an open top and engaged in said casing for holding sterilizing liquid, a plug for engaging in the top of said lining casing and having a hole extended from the top to the bottom for holding a thermometer intermediate of its end, a clip located above said plug and having an aperture adapted to grasp said thermometer, resilient means connected with said clip and casing for urging said clip into its grasping position, a top clip mounted on said casing and formed with a niche adapted to steady the top end of said thermometer, resilient means acting between said casing and top clip for urging said top clip into its steadying position, and a spring interposed between the 15 bottom of said lining container and said tubular container.

ABRAHAM WARSHAWSKY. 

